Despite Testimony of Treating Physician, Cobb County Jury Returns Double Defense Verdict
On March 8 and March 9, 2020, Taylor Barnett successfully defended a case involving an admitted liability, rear-end accident. Both plaintiffs were transported from the scene via ambulance. Plaintiffs introduced the testimony of their treating chiropractor and orthopedist, both of whom related their alleged injuries to the accident. Both plaintiffs’ MRIs showed multiple bulging discs. Ultimately, plaintiffs presented evidence of approximately $49,000 in medical bills and $6,700 in lost wages, combined. In closing, they asked the jury for an award of $80,000. After a short deliberation, the jury returned a defense verdict as to both plaintiffs.
From 2018 thru 2019, WACHP closed 7,767 matters.
We recognize the desire of our insurance clients to move matters towards a conclusion in an efficient and expeditious fashion.
Congratulations
WACHP is pleased to announce that Brian McCarthy had been named a partner of the firm.
WACHP is proud to announce that Marcia Freeman and Travis Meyer have been named partners of the firm.
In 2018 alone, WACHP closed 3,956 cases.
Congratulations to our Super Lawyers
We take great pride in announcing that five of our lawyers have been named 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers (Jonathan Adelman, Trevor Hiestand, Brian McCarthy, Daniel C. Prout, Jr., and Russell D. Waldon). Two of our lawyers (Ashley Rice and Rakhi McNeill) have been named Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Stars. (Only 5% of the lawyers in Georgia are given the Super Lawyer designation following a multiphase selection process.) In addition, Super Lawyers has named Jonathan Adelman one of Georgia’s Top 100 attorneys for 2019.
WACHP Welcomes Senior Counsel Brian McCarthy
We are pleased to announce that Brian McCarthy has joined our firm as Senior Counsel. Brian brings over fifteen (15) years of significant litigation experience to the firm. Brian has earned the respect of his peers, clients, and bench and has been named a Georgia Super Lawyer. Brian’s practice will focus on matters involving general civil and business litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage, motor vehicle liability, premises liability, and construction litigation.
WACHP Names Becky Gabelman Partner
We are pleased to announce that Becky Gabelman has been elected to partnership in the firm. Becky has been instrumental to our firm’s success and is a vital part of our future.
Claims Resulting from Autonomous or Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Failures Require Specialized Knowledge and a Different Approach.
WACHP Press Release – KDS 4.2018 (Edited Version 2)
WACHP Sponsors Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers’ Foundation
On April 21, the Saturday Lawyer Program for the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers’ Foundation featured the strong efforts of six (6) of WACHP’s associates: Lindsay Mayo, Luciana Aquino, Andrea Baker, Casey Brown, Heather Keller, and Kayla Bell. We are proud to have them represent our firm and are thankful for their donation of time to this great cause.
